#196

Petite French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Bisque Hands
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$2,700
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Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes which operate by wire lever at the back of head, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, bisque hands, pretty silk costume, bonnet, undergarments, leather boots, socks. Condition: Generally excellent, restoration to bisque hands. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 3. (doll) J. Steiner (doll eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890, Value Points: sweet petite model with rare sleep eyes, bisque hands and lush mohair wig.